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FGZ 8138

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 8138
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 91,343 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lips visible on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Two weld repairs to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Two weld repairs to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted One weld repair to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General age related corrosion to suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 83,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lips visible on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Two weld repairs to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Two weld repairs to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted One weld repair to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General age related corrosion to suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,713 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel has weld repair on inner rim

Fail 2 Aug 2024 71,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front alloy wheel has weld repair on inner rim

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,086 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FGZ 8138 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGZ 8138, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FGZ 8138 registered?

FGZ 8138 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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